Jennifer Bartlett (1941-2022). At Sands Point #48, 1986. Oil on canvas. 84 x 72 inches (213.4 x 182.9 cm). ...

Description

Jennifer Bartlett (1941-2022)
At Sands Point #48, 1986
Oil on canvas
84 x 72 inches (213.4 x 182.9 cm)

PROVENANCE:
Paula Cooper Gallery, New York;
Collection of Eugene Stevens, Cleveland, Ohio;
Christie's, New York, November 9, 2005, lot 571;
Private collection, acquired from the above.

Jennifer Bartlett's At Sands Point #48 is a compelling work that encapsulates her exploration of landscape as an expressive and emotional medium. Part of her "At Sands Point" series, the piece showcases Bartlett's skill in using layered colors and textures to convey depth and movement within a densely wooded space. The composition immerses the viewer in a dark, lush forest, painted in deep greens and shadowed underbrush, punctuated by subtle highlights suggesting filtered light breaking through the foliage. Bartlett's technique here blends abstraction with a tangible sense of place, evoking both the mystery and beauty of natural landscapes. Characterized by vigorous brushstrokes and contrasts between light and dark, her approach reflects a commitment to pushing the boundaries of landscape painting. At Sands Point #48 invites viewers into an intimate encounter with nature, emphasizing the sensory experience of space and color.




More information about Bartlett, Jennifer. See also: Bartlett, Jennifer Loach, Jennifer Losch Bartlett Artist.



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